Motherboard

PRIME B250M-K
 E12112
First Edition
October 2016

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Contents
Safety information....................................................................................... iv
About this guide.......................................................................................... iv
Package contents........................................................................................ vi
PRIME B250M-K specifications summary................................................. vi

Chapter 1 Product introduction

Motherboard overview.............................................................................. 1-1
Central Processing Unit (CPU)................................................................. 1-7
System memory......................................................................................... 1-8

Chapter 2 BIOS information

BIOS setup program.................................................................................. 2-1
EZ Mode...................................................................................................... 2-2
Advanced Mode......................................................................................... 2-3
Exit menu.................................................................................................... 2-4

Appendix
Notices........................................................................................................A-1
ASUS contact information........................................................................A-5

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 Safety information
Electrical safety
• To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet
before relocating the system.
• When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables
for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. If possible,
disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you add a device.
• Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all
power cables are unplugged.
• Seek professional assistance before using an adapter or extension cord. These devices
could interrupt the grounding circuit.
• Ensure that your power supply is set to the correct voltage in your area. If you are not
sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you are using, contact your local power
company.
• If the power supply is broken, do not try to fix it by yourself. Contact a qualified service
technician or your retailer.

Operation safety
• Before installing the motherboard and adding components, carefully read all the manuals
that came with the package.
• Before using the product, ensure all cables are correctly connected and the power
cables are not damaged. If you detect any damage, contact your dealer immediately.
• To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from connectors,
slots, sockets and circuitry.
• Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Do not place the product in any area
where it may be exposed to moisture.
• Place the product on a stable surface.
• If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualified service
technician or your retailer.

About this guide

This user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring the
motherboard.

How this guide is organized

This guide contains the following parts:
• Chapter 1: Product introduction
This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it
supports. It includes descriptions of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on the
motherboard.
• Chapter 2: BIOS information
This chapter discusses changing system settings through the BIOS Setup menus.
Detailed descriptions for the BIOS parameters are also provided.

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Where to find more information
Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software
updates.
1. ASUS websites
The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software
products. Refer to the ASUS contact information.
2. Optional documentation
Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers,
that may have been added by your dealer. These documents are not part of the
standard package.

Conventions used in this guide

To ensure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used
throughout this manual.

DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when

completing a task.

CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when

completing a task

IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task.

NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you complete a task.

Typography
Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to select.
Italics Used to emphasize a word or a phrase.
<Key> Keys enclosed in the less-than and greater-than sign
means that you must press the enclosed key.
Example: <Enter> means that you must press the Enter or
Return key.
<Key1> + <Key2> + <Key3> If you must press two or more keys simultaneously, the key
names are linked with a plus sign (+).

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 Package contents
Check your motherboard package for the following items.

Motherboard ASUS PRIME B250M-K motherboard

Cables 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables

1 x ASUS I/O Shield

Accessories
1 x M.2 Screw
Application DVD Support DVD

Documentation User Guide

If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.

PRIME B250M-K specifications summary

LGA1151 socket for Intel® 7th/6th Generation Core™ i7 / i5 / i3, Pentium®, and
Celeron® processors
Supports Intel® 14nm CPU
CPU
Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0*
* The Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 support depends on the CPU types.
** Refer to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list.
Chipset Intel® B250 Chipset
2 x DIMMs, max. 32GB, DDR4 2400*/2133** MHz, non-ECC, un-buffered memory
Dual-channel memory architecture
Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)
Memory * Due to Intel® chipset limitation, DDR4 2400MHz memory frequency is only supported by 7th
Generation Intel® processors. Higher memory modules will run at the maximum transfer rate
of DDR4 2400MHz.
** Due to Intel® chipset limitation, DDR4 2133MHz and higher memory modules on 6th
Generation Intel® processors will run at the maximum transfer rate of DDR4 2133MHz.
*** Refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List).

Expansion 1 x PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot (at x16 mode)

slots 2 x PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x1 slots
Integrated graphics processor - Intel® HD Graphics support
Multi-VGA output support: DVI-D/D-Sub port
Graphics - Supports DVI-D with maximum resolution of 1920 x 1200 @60Hz
- Supports D-Sub with maximum resolution of 1920 x 1200 @60Hz
Supports Intel® InTru™ 3D/Quick Sync Video/Clear Video HD Technology/Insider™
Intel® B250 Chipset:
- 1 x M.2 Socket 3 with M Key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support
Storage (SATA mode & x4 PCIE mode)*
- 6 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports (gray)
* When a device in SATA mode is installed on the M.2 socket,SATA_1 port cannot be used.

LAN Realtek® RTL8111H Gigabit LAN supports LANGuard

Intel® B250 Chipset:
USB - 6 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (2 ports at mid-board; 4 ports at back panel, blue, Type A)
- 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports at mid-board; 2 ports at back panel)

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PRIME B250M-K specifications summary
Realtek® ALC887 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC
- LED-illuminated design: Brighten up your build with the gorgeous illuminated audio
trace path.
- Audio Shielding: Ensures precision analog/digital separation and greatly reduces
multi-lateral interference.
Audio
- Dedicated audio PCB layers: Separate layers for left and right channels to guard the
quality of the sensitive audio signals.
- Premium Japanese audio capacitors: Provide warm, natural and immersive sound
with exceptional clarity and fidelity.
- Supports jack-detection and front panel jack-retasking.
ASUS 5X PROTECTION III
- ASUS SafeSlot Core: Fortified PCIe Slot prevents damage
- ASUS LANGuard - Protects against LAN surges, lightning strikes and static
electricity discharges!
- ASUS Overvoltage Protection - World-class circuit-protecting power design
- ASUS DIGI+ VRM - 5 phase digital power design
- ASUS Stainless Steel Back I/O - 3x corrosion-resistance for greater durability!
Superb Performance
M.2 onboard
- The latest transfer technologies with up to 32Gb/s data transfer speeds
ASUS EPU
- EPU
UEFI BIOS
ASUS
- Most advanced options with fast response time
special
features Gaming Scenario
Audio features
- Audio that roars on the battlefield
ASUS Exclusive Features
- ASUS AI Charger
- ASUS AI Suite 3
EZ DIY
UEFI BIOS EZ Mode
- Featuring friendly graphics user interface
- ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
- ASUS EZ Flash 3
Q-Design
- ASUS Q-DIMM
ASUS Quiet Thermal Design
quiet
- ASUS Fan Xpert
thermal
solution - Stylish Fanless Design: PCH heatsink solution

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1 x PS/2 keyboard port
1 x PS/2 mouse port
4 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (blue, Type A)
2 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports
Rear panel I/O 1 x D-Sub port
ports
1 x DVI port
1 x LAN (RJ-45) port
3 x Audio jacks support 8-channel audio output*
* Use a chassis with HD audio module in the front panel to support an 8-channel audio
output.
1 x USB 3.0/2.0 connector supports additional 2 USB 3.0/2.0 ports (19-pin)
2 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 4 USB 2.0/1.1 ports
6 x SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors (gray)
1 x M.2 Socket3 (for M Key)
1 x CPU Fan connector (PWM mode only)
1 x 4-pin Chassis Fan connector for both 3-pin(DC mode) and 4-pin(PWM mode)
coolers control
Internal 1 x Front panel audio connector
connectors
1 x COM header
1 x S/PDIF Out connector
1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector
1 x 4-pin ATX 12V Power connector
1 x Clear CMOS header
1 x Speaker connector
1 x System panel connector
128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI3.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 3.0, ACPI
6.1, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 3, CrashFree BIOS 3, F6 Qfan
BIOS features
Control, F3 My Favorites, Last Modified log, F12 PrintScreen, and ASUS
DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information
Manageability WfM 2.0, DMI 3.0, WOL by PME, PXE
Drivers
ASUS utilities
Support DVD
EZ Update
Anti-virus software (OEM version)
Windows® 10 (64-bit)
Windows® 8.1 (64-bit)*
OS support Windows® 7 (64-bit/32-bit)*
* Windows® 8.1 (64-bit) and Windows® 7 (32/64-bit) are only supported when using 6th
Generation Intel® Processors.
Form factor uATX form factor: 8.9 in. x 7.3 in. (22.6 cm x 18.5 cm)

Specifications are subject to change without notice.

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Product introduction
Motherboard overview
• Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component.
1
• Before handling components, use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded
object or a metal object, such as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due
to static electricity.

• Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is
switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. Failure to do so
may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, or components.

• Unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Failure to do so
can cause you physical injury and damage to motherboard components.

1 2 3 2 4
18.5cm(7.3in)

CPU_FAN
KBMS
DIGI
+VRM

ATX12V
VGA
DVI

RTD
2166
DDR4 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 288-pin module)

DDR4 DIMM_B1 (64bit, 288-pin module)

Place this USB3_34

side towards
the rear of the
chassis LGA1151

1
EATXPWR

22.6cm(8.9in)

USB3_56

CHA_FAN
LAN_USB78 M.2
PCIE SATA IRST
M.2 (SOCKET3)

X4 V X
2280 2260 2242
16
SATA6G_1

PRIME B250M-K
AUDIO Realtek
8111H

PCIEX16

15
Super
I/O PCIEX1_1 BATTERY
SATA6G_2

Intel® 5
14 B250
ALC PCIEX1_2
SATA6G_3

887
SPDIF_OUT

AAFP COM USB910 USB1112 USB3_12 SATA6G_6 SATA6G_5 SATA6G_4 SPEAKER 6

CLRTC F_PANEL

13 12 11 10 9 5 8 7

Scan the QR code to get the detailed pin definitions.

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 ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V)
Correctly orient the ATX power supply plugs into these connectors and push down
firmly until the connectors completely fit.

• For a fully configured system, we recommend that you use a power supply
unit (PSU) that complies with ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and
provides a minimum power of 350 W.

• If you are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for your system,
refer to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.
asus.com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for
details.

CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN)

Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the motherboard, ensuring that
the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector.

Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Insufficient air flow inside
the system may damage the motherboard components. These are not jumpers! Do not
place jumper caps on the fan connectors! The CPU_FAN connector supports a CPU
fan of maximum 1A (12 W) fan power.

Intel® LGA1151 CPU socket

Install Intel® LGA1151 CPU into this surface mount LGA1151 socket, which is
designed for 7th / 6th Generation Intel® Core™ i7 / i5 / i3, Pentium®, and Celeron®
processors.

For more details, refer to Central Processing Unit (CPU).

DDR4 DIMM slots

This motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate 4 (DDR4) Dual Inline Memory
Module (DIMM) sockets. A DDR4 module is notched differently from a DDR,
DDR2, or DDR3 module.

For more details, refer to System memory.

DO NOT install a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 memory module to the DDR4 slot.

Intel® B250 Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1~6)

These connectors connect to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA
6.0 Gb/s signal cables.

When using hot-plug and NCQ, set the SATA Mode Selection item in the BIOS to
[AHCI].

Speaker connector (4-pin SPEAKER)

The 4-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. The
speaker allows you to hear system beeps and warnings.

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 System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL)
This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions.

Clear RTC RAM (2-pin CLRTC)

This header allows you to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data of the system setup
information such as date, time, and system passwords.
CLRTC
To erase the RTC RAM:

+3V_BAT
1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord.

GND
2. Use a metal object such as a screwdriver to short the two pins.
PIN 1
3. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer.
4. Hold down the <Del> key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to
re-enter data.

If the steps above do not help, remove the onboard battery and short the two pins
again to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the
battery.

USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_12)

Connect a USB 3.0 module to this connector for additional USB 3.0 front or rear
panel ports. This connector complies with USB 3.0 specifications and provides faster
data transfer speeds of up to 5 Gbps, faster charging time for USB-chargeable
devices, optimized power efficiency, and backward compatibility with USB 2.0.
USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB910, USB1112)
Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module
to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. These USB connectors comply
with USB 2.0 specifications and supports up to 480Mbps connection speed.
Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT)
SPDIFOUT

Connect the S/PDIF Out module cable to this connector, then

GND

install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system

+5V

chassis.
PIN 1

SPDIF_OUT
Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM)
Connect the serial port module cable to this connector, then install the module to a
slot opening at the back of the system chassis.

Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP)

This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that supports
either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. Connect one end of the front panel
audio I/O module cable to this connector.

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 • We recommend that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this
connector to avail of the motherboard’s high-definition audio capability.

• If you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector,
set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to [HD Audio]. If you want to
connect an AC’97 front panel audio module to this connector, set the item to
[AC97]. By default, this connector is set to [HD Audio].

PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x1 slots

This motherboard supports two PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and
other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications.

PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot

This motherboard has a PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot that supports PCI Express
3.0/2.0 x16 graphic cards complying with the PCI Express specifications.

M.2 socket 3
This socket allows you to install an M.2 (NGFF) SSD module. M.2(SOCKET3)

• This socket supports M Key and 2242/2260/2280

storage devices.

• When a device in SATA mode is installed on the M.2

socket, SATA_1 port cannot be used.

IRQ assignments for this motherboard

A B C D
HD Audio shared – – –
XHCI Controller shared – – –
SATA Controller shared – – –
Realtek LAN Controller – – – shared
PCIEx16 shared – – –
PCIEx1_1 shared – – –
PCIEx1_2 – shared – –
M.2 shared – – –

When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support “Share IRQ” or that
the cards do not need IRQ assignments. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI
groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable.

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Rear panel connectors
1 2 3 4 5

10 9 8 7 6

1. PS/2 mouse port (green). This port is for a PS/2 mouse.

Activity Link Speed
2. Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port. This 15-pin port is for a LED LED

VGA monitor or other VGA-compatible devices.

3. LAN (RJ-45) port. This port allows Gigabit connection to a
Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub.
LAN port
LAN port LED indications

Activity/Link LED Speed LED

Status Description Status Description
Off No link OFF 10Mbps connection
Orange Linked ORANGE 100Mbps connection
Orange (Blinking) Data activity GREEN 1Gbps connection
Orange (Blinking Ready to wake up _ _
then steady) from S5 mode

4. Line In port (light blue). This port connects to the tape, CD, DVD player, or other
audio sources.
5. Line Out port (lime). This port connects to a headphone or a speaker. In the 4.1, 5.1
and 7.1-channel configurations, the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out.
6. Microphone port (pink). This port connects to a microphone.

Refer to the audio configuration table for the function of the audio ports in 2.1, 4.1, 5.1, or
7.1-channel configuration.

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 Audio 2.1, 4.1, 5.1, or 7.1-channel configuration

Headset
Port 4.1-channel 5.1-channel 7.1-channel
2.1-channel
Light Blue (Rear
Line In Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out
panel)
Lime (Rear panel) Line Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out
Pink (Rear panel) Mic In Mic In Bass/Center Bass/Center
Lime (Front panel) - - - Side Speaker Out

To configure a 7.1-channel audio output:

Use a chassis with HD audio module in the front panel to support a 7.1-channel audio
output.

7. USB 2.0 ports. These 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for USB 2.0/1.1
devices.
8. USB 3.0 ports. These 9-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for USB 3.0 devices.

• USB 3.0 devices can only be used for data storage.

• We strongly recommend that you connect USB 3.0 devices to USB 3.0 ports for faster
and better performance from your USB 3.0 devices.

• Due to the design of the Intel® 200 series chipset, all USB devices connected to the
USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 ports are controlled by the xHCI controller. Some legacy USB
devices must update their firmware for better compatibility.

9. DVI-D port. This port is for any DVI-D compatible device.

DVI-D can not be converted to output from RGB Signal to CRT and is not compatible with
DVI-I.

10. PS/2 keyboard port (purple). This port is for a PS/2 keyboard.

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Central Processing Unit (CPU)
This motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1151 socket
designed for 7th / 6th Generation Intel® Core™ i7 / i5 / i3, Pentium®, and
Celeron® processors.

Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU.

• Ensure that you install the correct CPU designed for the LGA1151 socket only. DO
NOT install a CPU designed for LGA1150, LGA1155 and LGA1156 sockets on the
LGA1151 socket.

• Upon purchase of the motherboard, ensure that the PnP cap is on the socket and
the socket contacts are not bent. Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap
is missing, or if you see any damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard
components.

• Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will process Return Merchandise
Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the
LGA1151 socket.

• The product warranty does not cover damage to the socket contacts resulting from
incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of the PnP
cap.

Installing the CPU

1

4 A
4
2 C

3
5
D5

B
4

Apply the Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink and CPU before you install the
heatsink and fan if necessary.

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 System memory
Overview
This motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate 4 (DDR4) Dual Inline Memory Module
(DIMM) sockets. A DDR4 module is notched differently from a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 module.
DO NOT install a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 memory module to the DDR4 slot.

Channel Sockets
DIMM_A1
DIMM_B1 Channel A DIMM_A1
Channel B DIMM_B1

• You may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. The system
maps the total size of the lower-sized channel for the dual-channel configuration. Any
excess memory from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for single-channel
operation.
• Always install the DIMMS with the same CAS Latency. For an optimum compatibility,
we recommend that you install memory modules of the same version or data code
(D/C) from the same vendor. Check with the vendor to get the correct memory
modules.

• According to Intel® CPU spec, DIMM voltage below 1.35V is recommended to protect
the CPU.
• Due to the memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows® OS, when you install 4GB
or more memory on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the OS can be
about 3GB or less. For effective use of memory, we recommend that you do any of the
following:
- Use a maximum of 3 GB system memory if you are using a 32-bit Windows® OS.
- Install a 64-bit Windows® OS if you want to install 4GB or more on the
motherboard.

-  or more details, refer to the Microsoft® support site at http://support.microsoft.

F
com/kb/929605/en-us.

Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL.

Installing a DIMM

1 2 A
A

To remove a DIMM
A
B

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BIOS information

• Scan the QR code to view the BIOS update guide.

2
• Before using the ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility, rename the
BIOS file in the removable device into B250MK.CAP.

BIOS setup program

Use the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or configure its parameters. The BIOS
screens include navigation keys and brief online help to guide you in using the BIOS Setup
program.

Entering BIOS Setup at startup

To enter BIOS Setup at startup:
Press <Delete> or <F2> during the Power-On Self Test (POST). If you do not press <Delete>
or <F2>, POST continues with its routines.

Entering BIOS Setup after POST

To enter BIOS Setup after POST:
Press <Ctrl>+<Alt>+<Del> simultaneously.
Press the reset button on the system chassis.
Press the power button to turn the system off then back on. Do this option only if you failed to
enter BIOS Setup using the first two options.

Using the power button, reset button, or the <Ctrl>+<Alt>+<Del> keys to force reset from a
running operating system can cause damage to your data or system. We recommend you
always shut down the system properly from the operating system.

• The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference purposes only, and
may not exactly match what you see on your screen.
• Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for this
motherboard.
• If the system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS setting, load the default
settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. Select the Load Optimized
Defaults item under the Exit menu or press hotkey F5.
• If the system fails to boot after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and
reset the motherboard to the default value. See section Motherboard overview for
information on how to erase the RTC RAM.

BIOS menu screen

The BIOS setup program can be used under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode.
Press <F7> to change between the two modes.

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 EZ Mode
By default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you enter the BIOS setup program. The EZ
Mode provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you to select the
display language, system performance mode, fan profile and boot device priority. To access
the Advanced Mode, click Advanced Mode(F7) or press <F7>.

The default screen for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed.

Displays the system properties of

Displays the CPU/motherboard
temperature, CPU voltage output,
CPU/chassis fan speed, and SATA
information
the selected mode. Click <Enter> to
switch EZ System Tuning modes
Selects the display
language of the BIOS
setup program

Displays the
Shows the
Advanced mode
bootable
Displays the CPU Fan’s speed menus
devices
Click the button to manually
Saves the changes Search on FAQ
tune the fans
and resets the Selects the boot
Loads optimized system device priority
default settings

The boot device options vary depending on the devices you installed to the system.

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 Advanced Mode
The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for experienced end-users to configure the
BIOS settings. The figure below shows an example of the Advanced Mode. Refer to the
following sections for the detailed configurations.

To access the EZ Mode, click EzMode(F7) or press <F7>.

MyFavorite Q-Fan control Hot Keys

Language
Menu bar

Sub-menu items General help Configuration Scroll bar

fields Last modified Search on
Menu items
settings FAQ
Popup window Goes back
to EZ Mode
Displays the CPU temperature, CPU
and memory voltage output

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 Search on FAQ
Move your mouse over this button to show a QR code. Scan this QR code with your mobile
device to connect to the ASUS BIOS FAQ web page. You can also scan the QR code below.

Exit menu
The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal default values for the BIOS items, and
save or discard your changes to the BIOS items.

Load Optimized Defaults

This option allows you to load the default values for each of the parameters on the Setup
menus. When you select this option or if you press <F5>, a confirmation window appears.
Select OK to load the default values.

Save Changes & Reset

Once you are finished making your selections, choose this option from the Exit menu to
ensure the values you selected are saved. When you select this option or if you press <F10>,
a confirmation window appears. Select OK to save changes and exit.

Discard Changes and Exit

This option allows you to exit the Setup program without saving your changes. When you
select this option or if you press <Esc>, a confirmation window appears. Select OK to discard
changes and exit.

Launch EFI Shell from USB drives

This option allows you to attempt to launch the EFI Shell application (shellx64.efi) from one of
the available USB devices.

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Appendix

Appendix

Notices
Federal Communications Commission Statement
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
• This device may not cause harmful interference.
• This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions, may cause harmful interference
to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur
in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user
is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver
is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is required
to assure compliance with FCC regulations. Changes or modifications to this unit not
expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority
to operate this equipment.

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 IC: Canadian Compliance Statement
Complies with the Canadian ICES-003 Class B specifications. This device complies with RSS
210 of Industry Canada. This Class B device meets all the requirements of the Canadian
interference-causing equipment regulations.
This device complies with Industry Canada license exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is
subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2)
this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired
operation of the device.
Cet appareil numérique de la Classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
Cet appareil numérique de la Classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le
matériel brouilleur du Canada.
Cet appareil est conforme aux normes CNR exemptes de licence d’Industrie Canada. Le
fonctionnement est soumis aux deux conditions suivantes :
(1) cet appareil ne doit pas provoquer d’interférences et
(2) cet appareil doit accepter toute interférence, y compris celles susceptibles de provoquer
un fonctionnement non souhaité de l’appareil.

Canadian Department of Communications Statement

This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from
digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department
of Communications.
This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

VCCI: Japan Compliance Statement

Class B ITE

KC: Korea Warning Statement

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REACH
Complying with the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation, and Restriction of
Chemicals) regulatory framework, we published the chemical substances in our products at
ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm.

DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. This product has been designed to
enable proper reuse of parts and recycling. This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin
indicates that the product (electrical and electronic equipment) should not be placed in
municipal waste. Check local regulations for disposal of electronic products.

DO NOT throw the mercury-containing button cell battery in municipal waste. This symbol
of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the battery should not be placed in municipal
waste.

ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services

ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from our commitment to the highest standards
for protecting our environment. We believe in providing solutions for you to be able to
responsibly recycle our products, batteries, other components as well as the packaging
materials. Please go to http://csr.asus.com/english/Takeback.htm for detailed recycling
information in different regions.

Regional notice for California

WARNING! This product may contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause
cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.

Google™ License Terms

Copyright© 2016 Google Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Licensed under the Apache License, Version 2.0 (the “License”); you may not use this file
except in compliance with the License. You may obtain a copy of the License at:
http://www.apache.org/licenses/LICENSE-2.0
Unless required by applicable law or agreed to in writing, software distributed under the
License is distributed on an “AS IS” BASIS, WITHOUT WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF
ANY KIND, either express or implied.
See the License for the specific language governing permissions and limitations under the
License.

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 English ASUSTeK Computer Inc. hereby declares that this device is in Română ASUSTeK Computer Inc. declară că acest dispozitiv se conformează
compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of cerinţelor esenţiale şi altor prevederi relevante ale directivelor conexe. Textul
related Directives. Full text of EU declaration of conformity is available at: complet al declaraţiei de conformitate a Uniunii Europene se găseşte la:
www.asus.com/support www.asus.com/support
Français AsusTek Computer Inc. déclare par la présente que cet appareil est Srpski ASUSTeK Computer Inc. ovim izjavljuje da je ovaj uređaj u saglasnosti
conforme aux critères essentiels et autres clauses pertinentes des directives sa osnovnim zahtevima i drugim relevantnim odredbama povezanih
concernées. La déclaration de conformité de l’UE peut être téléchargée à Direktiva. Pun tekst EU deklaracije o usaglašenosti je dostupan da adresi:
partir du site Internet suivant : www.asus.com/support www.asus.com/support
Deutsch ASUSTeK Computer Inc. erklärt hiermit, dass dieses Gerät mit Slovensky Spoločnosť ASUSTeK Computer Inc. týmto vyhlasuje, že toto
den wesentlichen Anforderungen und anderen relevanten Bestimmungen zariadenie vyhovuje základným požiadavkám a ostatým príslušným
der zugehörigen Richtlinien übereinstimmt. Der gesamte Text der EU- ustanoveniam príslušných smerníc. Celý text vyhlásenia o zhode pre štáty EÚ
Konformitätserklärung ist verfügbar unter: www.asus.com/support je dostupný na adrese: www.asus.com/support
Italiano ASUSTeK Computer Inc. con la presente dichiara che questo Slovenščina ASUSTeK Computer Inc. izjavlja, da je ta naprava skladna z
dispositivo è conforme ai requisiti essenziali e alle altre disposizioni pertinenti bistvenimi zahtevami in drugimi ustreznimi določbami povezanih direktiv.
con le direttive correlate. Il testo completo della dichiarazione di conformità Celotno besedilo EU-izjave o skladnosti je na voljo na spletnem mestu:
UE è disponibile all’indirizzo: www.asus.com/support www.asus.com/support
Русский Компания ASUS заявляет, что это устройство соответствует Español Por la presente, ASUSTeK Computer Inc. declara que este dispositivo
основным требованиям и другим соответствующим условиям cumple los requisitos básicos y otras disposiciones pertinentes de las
соответствующих директив. Подробную информацию, пожалуйста, directivas relacionadas. El texto completo de la declaración de la UE de
смотрите на www.asus.com/support conformidad está disponible en: www.asus.com/support
Български С настоящото ASUSTeK Computer Inc. декларира, че това Svenska ASUSTeK Computer Inc. förklarar härmed att denna
устройство е в съответствие със съществените изисквания и другите enhet överensstämmer med de grundläggande kraven och andra
приложими постановления на свързаните директиви. Пълният текст на relevanta föreskrifter i relaterade direktiv. Fulltext av EU-försäkran om
декларацията за съответствие на ЕС е достъпна на адрес: överensstämmelse finns på: www.asus.com/support
www.asus.com/support Українська ASUSTeK Computer Inc. заявляє, що цей пристрій відповідає
Hrvatski ASUSTeK Computer Inc. ovim izjavljuje da je ovaj uređaj sukladan основним вимогам та іншим відповідним положенням відповідних
s bitnim zahtjevima i ostalim odgovarajućim odredbama vezanih direktiva. Директив. Повний текст декларації відповідності стандартам ЄС
Cijeli tekst EU izjave o sukladnosti dostupan je na: www.asus.com/support доступний на: www.asus.com/support
Čeština Společnost ASUSTeK Computer Inc. tímto prohlašuje, že toto Türkçe AsusTek Computer Inc., bu aygıtın temel gereksinimlerle ve ilişkili
zařízení splňuje základní požadavky a další příslušná ustanovení souvisejících Yönergelerin diğer ilgili koşullarıyla uyumlu olduğunu beyan eder. AB
směrnic. Plné znění prohlášení o shodě EU je k dispozici na adrese: uygunluk bildiriminin tam metni şu adreste bulunabilir:
www.asus.com/support www.asus.com/support
Dansk ASUSTeK Computer Inc. erklærer hermed, at denne enhed er i Bosanski ASUSTeK Computer Inc. ovim izjavljuje da je ovaj uređaj usklađen
overensstemmelse med hovedkravene og andre relevante bestemmelser i de sa bitnim zahtjevima i ostalim odgovarajućim odredbama vezanih direktiva.
relaterede direktiver. Hele EU-overensstemmelseserklæringen kan findes på: Cijeli tekst EU izjave o usklađenosti dostupan je na: www.asus.com/support
www.asus.com/support
Nederlands ASUSTeK Computer Inc. verklaart hierbij dat dit apparaat
voldoet aan de essentiële vereisten en andere relevante bepalingen van
de verwante richtlijnen. De volledige tekst van de EU-verklaring van
conformiteit is beschikbaar op: www.asus.com/support
Eesti Käesolevaga kinnitab ASUSTeK Computer Inc, et see seade vastab
asjakohaste direktiivide oluliste nõuetele ja teistele asjassepuutuvatele
sätetele. EL vastavusdeklaratsiooni täielik tekst on saadaval järgmisel
aadressil: www.asus.com/support
Suomi ASUSTeK Computer Inc. ilmoittaa täten, että tämä laite on
asiaankuuluvien direktiivien olennaisten vaatimusten ja muiden tätä
koskevien säädösten mukainen. EU-yhdenmukaisuusilmoituksen koko teksti
on luettavissa osoitteessa: www.asus.com/support
Ελληνικά Με το παρόν, η AsusTek Computer Inc. δηλώνει ότι αυτή η
συσκευή συμμορφώνεται με τις θεμελιώδεις απαιτήσεις και άλλες σχετικές
διατάξεις των Οδηγιών της ΕΕ. Το πλήρες κείμενο της δήλωσης συμβατότητας
είναι διαθέσιμο στη διεύθυνση: www.asus.com/support
Magyar Az ASUSTeK Computer Inc. ezennel kijelenti, hogy ez az eszköz
megfelel a kapcsolódó Irányelvek lényeges követelményeinek és egyéb
vonatkozó rendelkezéseinek. Az EU megfelelőségi nyilatkozat teljes szövege
innen letölthető: www.asus.com/support
Latviski ASUSTeK Computer Inc. ar šo paziņo, ka šī ierīce atbilst saistīto
Direktīvu būtiskajām prasībām un citiem citiem saistošajiem nosacījumiem.
Pilns ES atbilstības paziņojuma teksts pieejams šeit: www.asus.com/support
Lietuvių „ASUSTeK Computer Inc.“ šiuo tvirtina, kad šis įrenginys atitinka
pagrindinius reikalavimus ir kitas svarbias susijusių direktyvų nuostatas. Visą
ES atitikties deklaracijos tekstą galima rasti: www.asus.com/support
Norsk ASUSTeK Computer Inc. erklærer herved at denne enheten er i
samsvar med hovedsaklige krav og andre relevante forskrifter i relaterte
direktiver. Fullstendig tekst for EU-samsvarserklæringen finnes på:
www.asus.com/support
Polski Firma ASUSTeK Computer Inc. niniejszym oświadcza, że
urządzenie to jest zgodne z zasadniczymi wymogami i innymi właściwymi
postanowieniami powiązanych dyrektyw. Pełny tekst deklaracji zgodności UE
jest dostępny pod adresem: www.asus.com/support
Português A ASUSTeK Computer Inc. declara que este dispositivo está em
conformidade com os requisitos essenciais e outras disposições relevantes
das Diretivas relacionadas. Texto integral da declaração da UE disponível em:
www.asus.com/support

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ASUS contact information

ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC.

Address 4F, No. 150, Li-Te Road, Peitou, Taipei 112, Taiwan
Telephone +886-2-2894-3447
Fax +886-2-2890-7798
Web site www.asus.com

Technical Support
Telephone +86-21-38429911
Fax +86-21-5866-8722, ext. 9101#
Online support http://qr.asus.com/techserv

ASUS COMPUTER INTERNATIONAL (America)

Address 800 Corporate Way, Fremont, CA 94539, USA
Telephone +1-510-739-3777
Fax +1-510-608-4555
Web site http://www.asus.com/us/

Technical Support
Support fax +1-812-284-0883
Telephone +1-812-282-2787
Online support http://qr.asus.com/techserv

ASUS COMPUTER GmbH (Germany and Austria)

Address Harkort Str. 21-23, 40880 Ratingen, Germany
Fax +49-2102-959931
Web site http://www.asus.com/de
Online contact http://eu-rma.asus.com/sales

Technical Support
Telephone +49-2102-5789555
Support Fax +49-2102-959911
Online support http://qr.asus.com/techserv

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 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
Per FCC Part 2 Section 2. 1077(a)

Responsible Party Name: Asus Computer International

Address: 800 Corporate Way, Fremont, CA 94539.

Phone/Fax No: (510)739-3777/(510)608-4555

hereby declares that the product

Product Name : Motherboard

Model Number : PRIME B250M-K

Conforms to the following specifications:

FCC Part 15, Subpart B, Unintentional Radiators

Supplementary Information:

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference,
and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.

Representative Person’s Name : Steve Chang / President

Signature :

Date : Nov. 14, 2016

Ver. 140331

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